I Hate the Word Bobbin...

"How to load a bobbin" is what I typed into Youtube. At least 50 videos turned up. As I'm watching the video, I catch myself wandering off. I hate that word, bobbin...bobbin, bobbin, bobbin. It doesn't sound right after you say it a few times. Blah! 

I've never been the most creative person around. I always wish I were but its just something that doesn't come too natural to me. I am however, great at stealing ideas from the internet! Thank god for my new best friend Youtube! There are also many great blogs that I've read where people showcase their creativity and teach followers to do crafty things. As I mentioned in my last post, I've decided to learn how to use a sewing machine. My friend Michelle let me borrow her's and gave me quick instructions on how to load the thread and...ugh, the bobbin. She made it look super easy. Of course, the minute I brought it home and started going at it the thread got tangled and I thought I broke it! "Oh no, Michelle's gonna kill me!" is all I was thinking. I don't know what I would have done without Youtube. A simple tutorial walked me through how to fix my problem. It got easier after a couple of times. Here's what I made...

Baby Headbands!

They were super simple and great for a beginner like myself. They are made using pantyhose and a hot glue gun! The flower is just a clip-on. My unborn baby niece will be the most stylish baby around! It's difficult to know how small to make the bands...you don't want them to tight but they need to stay on! The pantyhose are so soft and I think they will be really comfy. I basically only needed to do one line of stitching for these headbands, but it was an excuse to learn to use a sewing machine anyway. I can confidently say that sewing is not my passion. But I think I knew that before. Though it is something that I am curious about and willing to practice. I think sewing is something worth knowing how to do, especially when I have children (which we aren't planning quite yet!). I do enjoy doing crafty things and like how I feel with the end result. I am planning on doing some DIY Christmas gifts this year so I will make sure to blog about it when the time comes! All in all I would say my experience was pleasant but frustrating at times...'pleasantly frustrating'. :oP

If you have any creative ideas for me to steal, ahem, I mean try, let me know in the comments! Is there anything you'd like to see me try in the way of new activities or experiences? I would love to hear your thoughts and ideas!